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highpower3006 · November 21, 2012, 10:21 PM

I have a 629 Classic with a 6 1/2" full under lug barrel and the factory Hogue grips.

I also have a Model 29 with a 4" barrel and the factory target stocks.

When shooting the same ammo in a side by side comparison both my son and I felt that the target stocks felt better even though the 29 is noticeably lighter.

I think that it is due to the fact that the stock targets are much wider than the Hogues and spread out the felt recoil better.

November 21, 2012, 10:21 PM	#14
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	I have a 629 Classic with a 6 1/2" full under lug barrel and the factory Hogue grips. I also have a Model 29 with a 4" barrel and the factory target stocks. When shooting the same ammo in a side by side comparison both my son and I felt that the target stocks felt better even though the 29 is noticeably lighter. I think that it is due to the fact that the stock targets are much wider than the Hogues and spread out the felt recoil better. Last edited by highpower3006; November 21, 2012 at 10:48 PM.